Opportunities in Palmetto Island State Park
19501 Pleasant Road
Abbeville, LA 70510
United States
Hours of Operation
Site is open daily.
Gate Opening Times:
Sunday through Thursday
- open at 7 a.m.
- close at 10 p.m.
Friday, Saturday and days preceding holidays.
- open at 7 a.m.
- close at 10 p.m.
Entrance Station Hours:
Sunday through Thursday
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, Saturday and days preceding holidays.
- 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
OVERVIEW:
Parish: Vermilion; population: 59,616
Acreage: 1,283
Established: 2010
AMENITIES:
Overnight: 6 cabins, 95 campsites
Features: boat launch, picnic area/pavilion, water playground, nature trails, lagoons, nature center/ meeting room
Tourism Region (Marketing): Cajun Country
VISITATION:
FY 2019: 70,849
FY 2018: 78,737
FY 2017: 83,471
Cabin Occupancy (6 cabins): 14.56% weekday | 82.23% weekend
Campsite Nights Occupied: 11,141
In-state Visitation: 92% Out of State Visitation 8%
Revenue/Expenditures:
POTENTIAL PROJECTS:
- Whole park concession
- Lodging expansion
- Timeshare
- Rock climbing
- Zip lines
- Restaurant
- Concession stand/park store
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POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
- LWCF for non-outdoor recreational uses
- Wetlands mitigation
- Black Bear habitat
OTHER:
- LWCF Protected Site
- Located on the Vermilion River, offers boating and fishing, while interior lagoons offer kayaking and canoeing
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